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Silverplate Inkstand Featuring a Camel and Rider
| Categories | Middle East / Africa |
| Material | Silverplate |
| Markings | See Narrative |
| Manufacturer | James Deakin & Sons |
| Origin | England |
| Date or Era | circa 1890 |
| Measuring | 10” long |
Featured on this silverplate inkstand is a camel and rider and another figure (perhaps a servant) helping the rider to dismount. The base has four lion’s head legs and a pen holder and holds two cut glass inkwells. The piece is hallmarked for James Deakin and Sons.
Sold for $500 in February 2024
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